Day Trips in Cape Town

Experience the scenic beauty and natural landscapes of South Africa's Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cape Town. Enjoy the convenience of guided visits, as well as the independence of solo sightseeing and learn about this dynamic region from your friendly, knowledgeable guide. You'll see seals in Hout Bay (with optional Buiker Island boat trip) and have time to wander the shops. You can explore the Cape Point Nature Reserve at your leisure, and check out  playful families of African Penguins in Simon's Town. Your return trip to Cape Town even includes a stop at the colorful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

- Visit the spectacular Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve - See the African penguins at Boulders Beach in Simonstown - Taste wine and cheese and do a cellar tour in historic Stellenbosch Enjoy the best of both worlds on this combination tour. Enjoy a morning Cape Peninsula tour and spend the afternoon in the Cape Winelands with a wine-and-cheese tasting and cellar tour in historic Stellenbosch.

Enjoy personalized attention and the benefit of a flexible itinerary on this private historical sightseeing tour of Cape Town. Go in-depth with the history of Cape Town through your guide's commentary during visits to the Company Gardens, the Slave Lodge, the District Six Museum, and the Bo-Kaap region. Finish up with a cellar tour of the Groot Constantia wine estate, including a chocolate and wine tasting. Enjoy the scenery on the route back to Cape Town via Camps Bay beach and Hout Bay.

Discover the wonders of Cape Town - from the pristine, white-sand beaches to landmark locations and beyond - on a guided, full-day tour of Cape Peninsula. Explore this capital city of South Africa. See the popular nature reserve Cape Point, plus Simon's Town, Seal Island, Muizenberg, the famous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, and much more.

Pack all the best highlights in Cape Town into this 4-hour sightseeing trip. Make the most of your time in this South African metropolis as you check out the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the colorful Bo-Kaap area, and enjoy a cable car ride to the summit of scenic Table Mountain (weather permitting).

This Cape Peninsular day tour is a fantastic option for travelers wanting to get a comprehensive overview of the best sites in and around Cape Town. You won't have to worry about navigating and driving on the winding coastal roads as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Travel comfortably between dispersed sites with a guide to point out notable attractions. Highlights include Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, and Kirstenbosch.

See the rugged natural beauty of Cape Agulhas on this tour from Cape Town. Visit the southernmost point of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Return to Cape Town via the whale-watching town of Hermanus.

With spectacular coastal scenery and fertile vineyards thriving in the South African sunshine, Cape Point and the Stellenbosch region rank among the Cape of Good Hope's top attractions. Ideal for travellers short on time, this tour takes in all three sites in one day with pickup and drop-off at your central Cape Town hotel. Visit Kalk Bay, Muizenberg, and the Twelve Apostles, and sample delicate South African wines at one of Stellenbosch's finest wineries.

Focus on the scenery and your experience of Cape Point on this multi-stop tour with all transportation included. With a small group of just seven people or fewer, visit some of the highlights of the Cape Point area, including the Cape Peninsula, Camps Bay Beach, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive, the Cape of Good Hope, and the penguins at Boulders Beach. Instead of fussing over directions and navigation, simply sit back and enjoy the epic scenery as you travel on Boyes Drive, False Bay, and Shark Spotters lookout. The day's last stop is Constantia Valley for a wine tasting session to unwind before returning to Cape Town.

Spend a full day in pursuit of whales on this tour from Cape Town. With round-trip transportation to the Cape of Good Hope and the Cape Point Nature Preserve, you'll skip the hassle of renting a car and be able to enjoy the scenery on the journey. You'll also embark on a 2.5-hour whale watching boat trip on False Bay, during which you'll learn about whale biology and behavior from your guide.

This 8-hour panoramic tour for couples or small groups in a luxury minibus or small coach starting at 9h00 takes you along one of South Africa's Premier Routes to Cape of Good Hope the "mythical place where the two oceans meet" The road meanders all along the coastline and a major stop is at Hout Bay where you have time for an optional ferry-ride to Seal Island or for Craft Market Shopping. The spectacular Chapman's Peak Mountain Drive is next where after stunning views of numerous beaches follow. Cape of Good Hope as well as Cape Point will be visited. Possibly spy baboons, wild Ostrich, Bontebok, Eland (the biggest Entelope) and other wildlife. Marvel at the sight of hundreds of African Penguins (Jack Ass Penguins) and an optional Funicular Ride to the lighthouses (own account) can be done at Cape Point. Return via one of two very beautiful Mountain Passes to take you into the city for drop off around 5pm.  

From seeing the endangered African penguins at Boulder's Beach to catching sight of Table Mountain and Maiden's Cove, this Cape of Good Hope tour from Cape Town offers a stress-free day of exploring. With round-trip transport included, this tour allows you to make your way to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, while seeing Hout Bay and Chapman's Peak along your way.

Embark on a 1-day cultural tour of the Cape Peninsula which will include a walking tour through the local informal settlement of Masiphumelele. This is followed by a quick visit to the Ostrich Farm, a visit to Cape Point Nature Reserve, and ends with a visit to Boulders Beach to see the endangered African Penguin.

Cape Point and the Winelands offer endless opportunity for exploration, but fitting everything into one visit can be a challenge. Ideal for travellers short on time, this tour shows you the best of Cape Point and the Winelands region in one day. With round-trip travel from your Cape Town hotel included, visit Stellenbosch and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and sample locally made wines and cheeses in traditional Winelands cellars.

Discover the best of the Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour. Together with a guide, you and your group will spend a day tripping around the Cape's most scenic locations. Begin on Signal Hill, a flat-topped peak in the shadow of Lion's Head and Table Mountain, for 360-degree views of the Cape Town city bowl. Then, take the scenic route along the coast, past Camps Bay, Llandudno, Hout Bay and Chapman's Peak Drive. Stop at Boulders Beach, famous for its colony of urban African penguins, before heading back to Cape Town via Kalk Bay and Muizenberg.

Spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo - is a priority for many visitors to South Africa and this tour is ideal for those with limited time. Travel from Cape Town by private vehicle, enjoying views of the Breede River, Hex River Wine Valley, and Table Mountain along the way, then join a group safari drive at a private game reserve and enjoy some incredible wildlife-watching opportunities.

Get a comprehensive tour of the Cape Peninsula on this full-day excursion from Cape Town. With a guide providing in-depth commentary on the rich biodiversity of the plant and animal life, you'll learn much more about the region than you would simply exploring on your own. Highlights include Hout Bay, the Twelve Apostles, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, Simonstown, and others. Lunch and round-trip hotel transportation make for a seamless, door-to-door experience.

See what Cape Town has to offer during this full-day driving tour from Stellenbosch. Start this scenic road trip by heading to the waterfront then take the coast road for spectacular views of Table Mountain. Cross Chapman's Peak to reach the Pacific then head to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to a variety of wildlife. After lunch, stop by Boulder's Beach via False Bay to meet the resident African penguins.

Enjoy a beautiful drive to Cape Point from Cape Town on a half-day tour. The scenic route of Chapmans Peak Road takes you along the water past Hout Bay Harbour and Boulders Beach, with its resident African penguins, to Cape Point. It's part of Table Mountain National Park, and there are spectacular views from the Cape of Good Hope.

Check out the best parts of Cape Town during this full-day round trip road trip. Leave early to catch a boat to Duiker Island and see Cape Fur Seals, then return to the mainland to wind your way up and over Chapman's Peak. See more wildlife and spectacular views on your way to the Cape of Good Hope before lunch and a return trip via Boulders Beach to visit with African Penguins.